What were the gifts of 2017?

What were the gifts of 2017?

These were the fun gifts I received: A fountain pen. A fancy memory foam pillow. Gift certificates to Amazon. But the gifts that remain in my heart are the extraordinary experiences of the year. An unforgettable birthday dinner in a Mexican restaurant in New York. Viewing a meditation garden in Osaka. Continuing the mother-and-daughter tradition […]

November gratitude challenge

November gratitude challenge

As you read this post, I would like to invite you to get your journal, planner or even just the Notes app on your phone and join me in writing down five things you’re grateful for in the month that was. October was an extraordinary month for me and there are so many things I’m […]

Present over perfect

Present over perfect

In The Courage Series last month where I wrote about women entrepreneurs, how they started their businesses and dealt with fear, Apol Massebieau, founder of Good Luck Humans, gave these words of advice: “Don’t let your ideas come from Pinterest or the internet or Instagram. You should be unplugging and figuring out your creative sensibility […]

Have courage, be kind

Have courage, be kind

These words from the live-action movie Cinderella is one of my favorites. Its message is prominently placed on our bookshelf where I see it as I work everyday. It also neatly summarizes my philosophy on coaching. As a coach, my mission is to help you take courageous action so you can make the changes you […]

A 31-day challenge for you

A 31-day challenge for you

What do I love about this season in my life? What is beautiful to me? If I wasn’t doing what I’m doing now, I would…. What five words describe my life today? What am I hoping for? Beautiful questions followed by YOUR beautiful words. It’s August and time for another year of my 31-day journaling […]

Take one small step

Take one small step

Happiness is a choice. It’s easy to say but hard to do…especially when you’re feeling envious of all the travel photos on Instagram, when your boss has just reprimanded you, when you’re experiencing heartbreaking loss. “Happiness is a choice” doesn’t mean just a shift to positive thoughts, to “good vibes lang” amidst difficult challenges.  It means that […]